Hillary Clinton called on President Donald Trump's administration Friday to develop a strategy to end Syria's civil war in a manner consistent with American values, following a United States missile strike on the country late Thursday.The former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate also condemned Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's chemical weapons attack on his country this week, which prompted the U.S. strike."It is essential that the world does more to deter Assad from committing future murderous atrocities. But the action taken last night needs to be followed by a broader strategy to end Syria's civil war," Clinton said, speaking at a Houston luncheon for Annie's List, a Texas group helping to elect Democratic women."I hope this administration will move forward in a way that is most strategic and consistent with our values, and I also hope that they will recognize that we cannot in breath speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close America's borders."Clinton added that the attack "reminds us and certainly the last 100 days are a reminder that politics matter enormously."The former secretary of state kept a relatively low profile after losing last year's presidential election to Donald Trump, but has spoken at several events geared toward women in leadership in recent weeks.Clinton helped turn Harris County blue last November despite under-performing national expectations, defeating Trump by more than 12 points and carrying local Democrats with her. The party won every countywide position on the ballot.Harris County still is considered the nation's largest swing county, however, and Democrats face a steep uphill battle across the state.Texans last elected a Democrat to statewide office in 1994, and the party holds just 36 percent of seats in the state Legislature, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Women are outnumbered on both sides of the aisle. Just 20 percent of Texas state legislators are women, per NCSL, putting the state 33rd in the nation for female representation.Amber Mostyn, a top Democratic donor and former Annie's List board chair, also was honored at the luncheon.

HOUSTON —

Hillary Clinton called on President Donald Trump's administration Friday to develop a strategy to end Syria's civil war in a manner consistent with American values, following a United States missile strike on the country late Thursday.

The former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate also condemned Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's chemical weapons attack on his country this week, which prompted the U.S. strike.

"It is essential that the world does more to deter Assad from committing future murderous atrocities. But the action taken last night needs to be followed by a broader strategy to end Syria's civil war," Clinton said, speaking at a Houston luncheon for Annie's List, a Texas group helping to elect Democratic women.

"I hope this administration will move forward in a way that is most strategic and consistent with our values, and I also hope that they will recognize that we cannot in breath speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close America's borders."

Clinton added that the attack "reminds us and certainly the last 100 days are a reminder that politics matter enormously."

The former secretary of state kept a relatively low profile after losing last year's presidential election to Donald Trump, but has spoken at several events geared toward women in leadership in recent weeks.

Clinton helped turn Harris County blue last November despite under-performing national expectations, defeating Trump by more than 12 points and carrying local Democrats with her. The party won every countywide position on the ballot.

Harris County still is considered the nation's largest swing county, however, and Democrats face a steep uphill battle across the state.

Texans last elected a Democrat to statewide office in 1994, and the party holds just 36 percent of seats in the state Legislature, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Women are outnumbered on both sides of the aisle. Just 20 percent of Texas state legislators are women, per NCSL, putting the state 33rd in the nation for female representation.

Amber Mostyn, a top Democratic donor and former Annie's List board chair, also was honored at the luncheon.